Basketball Recap: Morton Drops Season-High Score on Northeast Lauderdale

Panthers

Team Score

12/12/24 @ Northeast Lauderdale	57
11/19/24 vs Northeast Lauderdale	54
11/25/24 @ Bay Springs	53
11/26/24 @ Meridian	49
11/16/24 @ Leake Central	49

Morton had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They managed a 57-51 victory over the Northeast Lauderdale Trojans on Thursday. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

When it comes to explaining why Northeast Lauderdale lost, don't look at Troy Brown. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 18 points and 16 rebounds. Brown has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last six times he's played. Another player making a difference was Bj Portis, who posted ten points and five rebounds.

Morton's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-5. As for Northeast Lauderdale, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-5.

Morton didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 76-64 victory against Florence on the 13th. As for Northeast Lauderdale, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 65-47 defeat against South Jones on the 13th.